Edgar-Ortega bout nearing completion, but cancellation of card still possible

Late last week, we learned that UFC featherweight champion Max Holloway had been forced out of his UFC 222 main event…

According to Ariel Helwani of MMAFighting.com, one option is a bout between Edgar and fellow featherweight contender Brian Ortega. Apparently, however, this fight could be pushed down the lineup if the UFC is able to book another title fight for the card.